Multiple choice

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh effected a reshuffle of his council of ministers in October 2012. Which of the following pairs is not correct with regard to the new Union Cabinet Ministers?

  1. Manmohan Singh: Planning

  2. Salman Khurshid: External Affairs

  3. Kapil Sibal: Communications

  4. Anand Sharma: Information Technology

  5. Ajay Maken: Housing
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D Correct answer
Explanation

In the October 2012 reshuffle, Anand Sharma was given Industry and Commerce, not Information Technology. The other pairs are correct: Manmohan Singh retained Planning, Salman Khurshid got External Affairs, Kapil Sibal got Communications, and Ajay Maken got Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation.

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